Belghat Branch

Holistic Development

A holistic approach to teaching and learning is important for the physical, emotional, intellectual creative, spiritual and social well-being of children, and to develop them as well-rounded individuals. At HFA, we lay emphasis on experiential and exploratory methods of learning, well beyond the classroom, as well as espouse the appreciation and practice of our school's values and attributes.

We constantly ensure that holistic approaches to teaching and learning are achieved in multiple ways - ongoing review of curricula, introduction of new subjects, the breadth of sports and co-curricular activities, and the regular upgrading of infrastructural facilities and resources.

In the classroom, students present their work by way of presentations, role plays, small skits and impromptu debates. The students have many out-of-classroom activities and experiences such as theatre, photography, ﬁlm appreciation, music, robotics, football, cricket, tennis, basketball, , and many more. Community service encourages children to understand the challenges faced by the less-privileged and sensitises them to the importance of being compassionate.

The higher education pursuits and career choices of our alumni in diverse domains and sectors, including venturing as social entrepreneurs, creative artists and sportspersons, reinforce the importance of holistic education.

Teaching and Learning

The HFA curriculum uses a variety of engaging teaching and learning methodologies that challenge and motivate learners to excel. It focuses on nurturing in them knowledge and skills essential for success in the 21st century.

Inquiry-based and application-oriented approaches across all subjects and age groups enable students to learn about and respect a range of ideas, independently and collaboratively with others. It helps them develop new perspectives and take responsibility for their learning.

Our teachers make use of ﬂipped classrooms, project-based learning, brainstorming, role play, interactive lab experiments and self and peer evaluation, to make learning more engaging and effective.

Our educational programmes help students:

To develop conﬁdence to work with information and ideas – their own and those of others
To take responsibility for themselves and their actions and be respectful of others
To become reﬂective learners and be able to identify their ongoing learning needs
To be creative, innovative and fully equipped for future opportunities and challenges
To be articulate, effective communicators, and to express themselves appropriately
To empathise with others and understand and appreciate diversity
To develop as responsible individuals who enjoy a healthy, active and balanced lifestyle
To be engaged citizens, contribute to the community and address global challenges